Nathdwara, Every particle of Rajasthan, attracts people from abroad due to its bravery, sacrifice, devotion, and spiritual and cultural heritage. Something similar, on the one hand, a new chapter is going to write its history on the world stage. The inauguration festival of the world's tallest Shiva statue of 369 feet, "Vishvas Swaroopam," is being organized from October 29 to November 6 at Nathdwara in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Madan Paliwal, the trustee of Sant Kripa Sanatan Sansthan, said that in this Maha Mahotsav, religious, spiritual, and cultural events would be celebrated for nine days, Murari Bapu's 9-day long Ram Katha will add to this festival, and millions of listeners from all over the world will be witness to it.
Murari Bapu's Ram Katha will be like icing on the cake in this launch festival. Madan Paliwal had prepared the dream project of making the world's giant Shiva idol in the altar posture of Lord Shiva in the city of Shreeji years ago. This wonderful statue of Lord Shiva installed in the town of Shreeji will establish a new dimension in the tourism of the country and Rajasthan, along with attracting the people.
This 369 feet high statue built on the Ganesh Tekri of Nathdwara has been a part of the dream project. This statue was built on a hill of 51 bighas,
Lord Shiva is seated in the posture of meditation and lead, which can be seen from 20 kilometers away. This statue is visible even at night and has been decorated with unique lights. In this festival to be held in Nathdwara from October 29 to November 6, along with the discourses of Murari Bapu, there will be a Mahasangam of faith, culture, music, and art.
One and a half lakh square feet of pandal
Organized by Sant Kripa Sanatan Sansthan, the view of this festival will be no less than Mahakumbh. A mass tide of devotees will come to the holy land of Shrinath Ji; preparations are going on in full swing in such a situation. For the event, a pandal of 1.5 lakh square feet is being set up, and a pandal of food hall has been set up in about 2 lakh square feet. The audience will enjoy listening to the story and bringing food to prasad. These pandals are being made with German technology.
The city will shine with light.
The whole city is getting ready to bathe with lights. From the Diwali festival itself, the electric decoration and the flourishing view of the city will be visible. There is much enthusiasm among the common citizens about this grand event, and every day about 50 to 60 thousand devotees will gather to listen to Murari Bapu. The view of Bapu's Vyaspeeth will also be the center of attraction.
Food prasad of one lakh people every day
Looking at the preparations of the Bhojanshala, it can be understood that every day lakhs of people will take food prasad; overhead conveyor technology is being used here to deliver the material to the service counter, which is fantastic in itself. Booking hotels, etc., is done by the people who are part of the event.
a look at faith
The world's tallest Shiva idol has a different feature; this statue, 369 feet high, will be the only statue in the world where a lift, stairs, and hall for devotees have been built. There are four lifts and three stairs inside the statue to the top. The statue's construction took ten years and used 3000 tonnes of steel and iron and 2.5 lakh cubic tonnes of concrete and sand.
The statue has been constructed keeping in mind the sustainability of 250 years. Winds blowing at a speed of 250 km will not affect the figure. The wind tunnel test (wind at altitude) of the design of this statue has been done in Australia. To protect it from rain and sunlight, it was coated with zinc and painted copper, and the Padma Institute has built the statue.
Sports & Entertainment
Bungee jumping has been constructed at the statue site for the convenience and entertainment of the tourists; this will be the second largest bungee jumping after Rishikesh, which tourists from abroad will enjoy. Along with this food court, game zone, zip line, go-karting, adventure park, and jungle cafe have also been constructed where tourists can enjoy it throughout the day.
The glory of Shiva's praise will be seen on the statue.
Shiva Stuti will be broadcast on the Shiva statue, primarily through 3D use of Light and Sound. It will be the center of attraction for many tourists. In this, projectors of Barco Company have been used.
security standards
The safety standards of the world's tallest Shiva statue have been taken care of. Full arrangements have been made for fire safety, water tanks have been made inside the statue, and adequate fire-fighting equipment has been ensured. A golf cart facility has also been made available for tourists. Also, the campus will be secure with sufficient security personnel.
40 km away from Udaipur district headquarter
For tourists coming from abroad, this statue is established in Nathdwara, the city of Shrinath Ji, 40 km from Udaipur to Maharana Pratap International Airport and 45 km from Udaipur city. This statue is situated 15 km away from Rajsamand district headquarter.
Many dignitaries, including Prakash Purohit, Laxman Dewan, Mayank Pathak, Balram Singh, Natwar Bhai Shah, Bhaskar Joshi, and Vinod Kumawat, were present during the press conference to launch the Shiva idol Vishwas Swarup.